Second suspect nabbed in S. Side Metra station robberies

August 18, 2009

A second suspect was charged today in connection with a string of South Side robberies near two Metra stations last month.

Gregg Wilson, 16, of the 7900 block of South Paulina Street, was arrested Monday and charged as an adult with four counts of felony armed robbery. He is expected to appear in bond court on Wednesday, said Andrew Conklin, a spokesman for the Cook County state's attorney's office.

The incidents took place between July 19 and July 30 near Metra stations in the 1000 block of East 87th St. in the Marynook neighborhood and the 1100 block of East 83rd St. in the East Chatham neighborhood. No one was injured in any of the robberies.

Area Two detectives were able to identify Wilson and accomplice Lee Mintz of the 8500 block of South Ingleside Avenue through Metra video surveillance photos. Mintz was arrested Aug. 12 and charged with five counts of felony armed robbery.